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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.82, 1,207.30 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.82, 1,207.30 and 227.70 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.82 : 1,207.30 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.82/1,207.30 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.82x = 1,207.30 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.82x = 274,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,902.21/804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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